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Mining not permitted in NCR region, says Union Minister Bhupender Yadav am
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid a row that erupted over the revised definition of the Aravalli hills, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Monday, assured that mining is not allowed in the NCR region.
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"SC order is based on govt's affidavit; similar demand was rejected in 201
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Media In-charge, Anurag Dhanda, on Monday warned that granting open permission to remove the Aravalli hills would sharply worsen Delhi's already critical pollution crisis, said a release from the party.
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New Aravalli Hills order will destroy ecological balance, says Congress le
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday warned that the ecological balance of the entire NCR region will fall if the new order on the Aravalli Hills is implemented.
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"BJP govt should urge court to provide protection and ensure biodiversity
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Sachin Pilot said, "We will have to urge the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision, because the four governments in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi are all BJP governments. The central government is also the BJP. So, when there are four engines working together,
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"BJP trying to loot wealth of Rajasthan": Congress to protest against recl
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"90 per cent of Aravalli hills in Rajasthan are less than 100 meters in height. Please inform and tell us which hill will come under this scope and which one will not. You should also put out an advertisement specifying which hills will fall under this category and which ones will not," t
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Aravalli hills definition only subject to mining; only 0.19 per cent area
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing a press conference to allay concerns over the revised definition, Yadav said the Modi government remains firmly committed to the Green Aravalli mission and that fears of large-scale ecological dilution are misplaced.
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"Process has been made stricter": Union Minister Bhupinder Yadav on SC acc
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav, reacting to the "Save Aravalli" campaign following the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills, said that the process against illegal mining has been made stricter and that the Su
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'It is wrong to conclude that mining is permitted in all landforms below 1
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Contrary to alarmist claims, there is no imminent threat to the Aravallis' ecology. Ongoing afforestation, eco-sensitive zone notifications, and strict monitoring of mining and urban activities ensure that the Aravallis continue to serve as a natural heritage and ecological shield for th
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Bhupendra Yadav dismisses 'relaxation' claims, says 90% of Aravalli under
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing the controversy around the Supreme Court's recent order on the Aravalli Hills, Yadav said, "There are no relaxations on the Aravalli. The Aravalli range spans four states: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. A petition regarding it has been pending in court since 1985."
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Ashok Gehlot questions BJP's Aravalli stand, alleges collusion with mining
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing a press briefing in Jaipur, Gehlot accused the BJP of attempting to "jeopardise the future of Rajasthan" by diluting protections for the Aravalli range, which he described as the state's ecological lifeline. He alleged that the move was intended to benefit the mining mafia and
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Congress protests SC order on Aravalli Hills, demands rollback of definiti
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Earlier, on November 20, the Supreme Court bench headed by former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai pronounced an order accepting the definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges as per the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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"Saving the Aravalli is not an option but a resolve," says SP Chief Akhile
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on social media platformX, Yadav emphasised that preserving the Aravalli hills is directly linked to Delhi's future, as the range functions as a natural shield for the Delhi-NCR region. He said the hills play a crucial role in reducing air pollution, regulating the city's temper
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